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The People's Companion to the Breviary is just what I've been looking for over the years... inclusive language without loosing the poetic rhythm of the psalms. In fact, by removing gender based language, the psalms become much more personal. Instead of the psalmist saying "The LORD is good. He holds us in the palm of his hand." It will say "You are good, Oh Lord. You hold us in the palm of your hand." Changing from talking about God in the third person to talking TO God in the first person, makes the prayers so much more personal. My only complaint is that the pages are a regular paperback white paper thickness with black text compared to traditional church breviarys that use thin beige paper and dark font. Turning the pages feels like reading a book instead of praying from a prayer book. You will only understand this difference if you are older or have had experience with traditional breviarys. I would buy the People's Companion in a second if it was offered in a hard bound with thinner paper.

For anyone who has used the Roman Catholic Liturgy of the Hours, this book will truly be a beautiful and helpful guide to meaningful and deep prayer. Although similar to the Hours in format, it is not only simpler and more user-friendly, it is free of gender bias and filled with prayers that have real meaning in our real world of today. And yet, the language is still beautiful, the Psalms are still the central point, and the ancient ritual still lingers over every page. This is volume one of a two volume set - it would make a perfect gift to any Catholic who has prayed with the Hours and wants to move BEYOND the formal, ritualistic language and form.

This would be my daily prayer book if it weren't a paperback: too bad it was never published in a hard- or flexible-cover edition. Too bad: I appreciate the inclusive language. Now long out of print, and the Carmelite community in Indianapolis which produced this labor of love has closed its doors.